2024 Maternal Child Health Conference

This program is designed to provide education to nurses on various issues that impact the care delivered to the neonatal, pediatric and maternal population and to advance the quality of care provided in the hospital and clinic settings.

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Designed For

Nurses, Certified Nurse Midwives, Advanced Practice Nurses

Jointly Provided by

CHI Health
Creighton University

Registration

CHI employees: $60
Non-CHI employees: $80

Schedule

7:15 a.m.
Registration/Light Breakfast/Visit Vendors & Posters

7:45 a.m.
Welcome and Introductions 
Lisa Strasheim MBA, MSN, APRN, NNP-BC

8 a.m.
The Post-Pandemic World of the Nursing Workforce 
Tim Plante RN, MSN, MHA 
Chief Nursing Officer • CommonSpirit Health

1. Identify the causal factors behind the drastic change in the nursing workforce as a result of the pandemic.
2. Discuss the state and characteristics of the nursing workforce in the U.S. in the post-pandemic setting.
3. Discuss the impact of the generational change in the US nursing workforce that occurred very quickly on patient quality and safety.

9 a.m.
Neonatology 101: Why We Do What We Do 
BJ Wilson MD, FAAP
Neonatologist • CHI Health St. Elizabeth

1. Examine evidence-based reasoning behind routine neonatal clinical practices
2. Apply this knowledge when counseling families regarding common interventions

10 a.m.
Break/Visit Vendors & Posters

10:15 a.m.
The Perils of Medical Malpractice Litigation 
Mark Novotny JD, BS 
Partner-Lamson, Dugan & Murray, LLP

1. Describe how a medical malpractice case works
2. Identify strategies to lessen the likelihood of litigation as a health care provider
3. Discuss health care provider litigation case studies

11:15 a.m.
Breastfeeding Basics-A Few Things You Probably Didn’t Learn in School 
Kathy Leeper MD, IBCLC, FABM 
Breastfeeding Medical Specialist • Medical Director MilkWorks

1. Identify anatomic breast changes associated with breast tissue during pregnancy
2. Describe the role of prolactin and oxytocin in the function of the lactating breast
3. Describe 3 positions a mother can use to promote an optimal latch for maternal comfort
4. List at least 2 strategies to alleviate breast engorgement
5. Identify 3 risk factors associated with acute mastitis

12:15 p.m.
Lunch Break/Visit Vendors & Posters

1 p.m.
Addressing the Social Determinants of Perinatal Health
Jennie Tort, MPH
System Director, Perinatal Behavioral Health • Women and Infant Clinical Institute CommonSpirit Health

Abby Olson, MSW
Director Care Management • CHI Health Good Samaritan

1. Define the social determinants of health (SDOH)
2. Describe the impact SDOH have on perinatal health
3. Explain the screening and referral process
4. Describe the importance of collaborating with social work partners
5. Identify regional and statewide resources for social needs referrals

2 p.m.
Break/Visit Vendors & Posters

2:15 p.m.
What’s the Hesitancy? Vaccines and Maternal/Infant Protection 
Carla Christensen, PharmD 
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice - Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions Clinical Pharmacy Specialist -Neonatal/Maternal/Pediatric Medicine • CHI Health CUMC - Bergan Mercy

1. Critique changes in vaccine recommendations in maternity and infant care
2. Assess the safety and efficacy of available agents for the prevention of RSV
3. Apply strategies for the implementation of preventative treatments for RSV

3:15 p.m.
Isoimmunization in Pregnancy
Michael Barsoom MD FACOG
Maternal/Fetal Medicine Specialist • CHI Health CUMC - Bergan Mercy

1. Define isoimmunization in pregnancy
2. Examine the pathophysiology of isoimmunization in pregnancy
3. Identify fetal and neonatal effects due to isoimmunization
4. Describe treatment options and prevention strategies

4:15 p.m.
Evaluation

4:30 p.m.
Adjournment

Continuing Education

Nurse CE
Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education designates this activity for 8.0 contact hours for nurses. Participants must be present at the start of the program and attend 100% of the program to receive continuing education credit and a certificate. Partial credit will not be awarded.

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education and CHI Health. Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Refund Policy

Continuing education and professional development courses may be cancelled by the attendee in writing up to 7 days before the course begins for a full refund, less a $25 processing fee. No refund will be given 7 days prior to the course. Some courses are not eligible for a refund; these exceptions are noted in specific course descriptions. If a course is cancelled by the University for non-weather related issues, the student will be notified and a full refund will be processed. In the event of a weather related closure, the course will be rescheduled.